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Andrea has been delayed by the cow on the line

16:33

Delays now expected until 6pm

⚠️*UPDATE 13/07* Following animals on the railway between Templecombe and Sherborne all lines have now reopened. Trains running through these stations may still be delayed by up to 30 minutes or changed. Disruption is expected until 18:00 https://t.co/pkL7rv4JVT

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A South Western Railway spokesman said: “Earlier our control centre received reports of a train striking an animal on the railway near Sherborne. Due to this lines were blocked in both directions, all lines have now reopened.

“In order to reduce the delays and consequent congestion caused by this problem some short-notice alterations to services may be necessary.

“We are sorry for any disruption to your journey today.”

16:13

South Western Railway statement

A South Western Railway spokesman said: “Following animals on the railway between Templecombe and Sherborne all lines have now reopened.

“Train services running through these stations may still be delayed by up to 30 minutes or changed. Disruption is expected until 16:30.”

16:12

Reports that cow has "sadly died"

A train passenger has said: “So, I’m stuck on a train somewhere east of Sherborne.

“The train hit a cow which sadly died but it also broke the train pretty badly.

“I’ve been here for an hour so far, I’m thinking at least another hour.”